MSIS Program Description

The MSIS program at the David Eccles School of Business offers emphases in both Data Management and IT Security. Both emphases are taught by faculty with nationally recognized research in these areas.

Students will receive core training in database theory and design, data mining, e-commerce, and data driven strategies.  The Data Management track will provide students will skills related to data warehousing, data analysis, and advanced data management.  The IT Security track will give students exposure to IT security audits, network defense, and IT forensics. The program is designed to be completed in 30 credits (1 year). 

MSIS Program Objectives

Companies in the private and public sectors need information systems (IS) executives, analysts and specialists with business and technology knowledge to align information technology with business strategies.  Around the world, information systems curricula are designed to offer courses that integrate technology into business processes such as workflow automation or integrate management or business logic into technologies. 

There is a growing need for IS professionals that can manage data, secure information systems, and create value for businesses.  The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program offers more comprehensive and specialized IS courses than those currently available at the undergraduate level. It offers students advanced graduate specializations in either a Data Track or Security Track.  These two educational tracks offer University of Utah students a unique competitive advantage that will prepare them for high-level leadership positions in major corporations.

The MSIS program objectives are:

1.       To develop information systems professionals and leaders specialized in designing, implementing, and managing data driven systems, decision making and strategies

2.       To develop information security professionals and leaders able to design, implement, and manage critical security solutions for information systems